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And it’s probably a sign of things to come.

The U.S. finally gets one back against Japan with a resounding 2-1 victory. If this indeed the end of a cycle, what a way to go out.

Alex Morgan’s late header at Old Trafford staved off Olympic elimination and forces a rematch against Japan in the final. Really, it’s just Alex being Alex.

One year removed from World Cup humiliation, Canada could have its best Olympic showing to date. A semifinal clash with the U.S. awaits.

France, the U.S., Japan, and Canada all advance to the semifinals while gifting us with some unforgettable moments. Let’s relive them together, shall we?

The USWNT will try to extend its stay in the U.K. when it meets a cagey New Zealand side in the Olympic quarterfinals.

For the first time ever, the U.S. WNT clinched all nine points from an Olympic group stage, prompting another memorable goal celebration.

The U.S. will try to retain its 100% record at Old Trafford. Will old foes North Korea invoke a nightmare scenario at the Theatre of Dreams?

What’s a U.S. WNT match without some suspense, horrid defending, and heroic interventions from Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan?

And so it begins. Momentum is as stake in the U.S.’s first Olympic group stage match tomorrow against an endearingly modish French side.

2008 ushered in a new era for the USWNT complete with a new coach and a Gold Medal. How does this year’s squad stack up?

On the 30something, injury-worn, technically adroit English legend who did make Great Britain’s Olympic squad.